Ph.D. Information and Communication Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communication Science Ph.D. Information and Communication Science

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
A. M. Adeshina	Senior Lecturer & Ag. H.O.D., B.Sc. (Ilorin); MIT (Melaka, Malaysia); Ph.D. (Johor, Malaysia)	High-Performance Computing; Neuroinformatics; GPU-based Algorithms;                         Scientific Visualizations;                            Medical Visualization
Omenogo V. Mejabi	Professor, B.Sc. (Ibadan); PGD, M.Sc. (Aston);    Ph.D. (Ilorin); MBA (Aston)	Information                      systems/ICT management;                      Information technology use; Information systems design and evaluations; Social informatics; E-business strategy
Rafiat A. Oyekunle	Reader, B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Inf.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	E-business,    Social                      Informatics, Internet Studies, Mobile Services, Data Analytics
N. A. Balogun	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (UDUS); PDE (ABU, Zaria); MIT., Ph.D.(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)	Information Systems; internet and social media usage; technology in education
Oluyinka T. Afolayan	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Inf.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Babcock)	Social informatics, E- Government, Human –computer interactions,   information   and knowledge management
Oloyede, M. O.	Senior Lecturer, B.Eng. (Ilorin); M.Sc.(London); Ph.D. (Pretoria, South Africa)	Information systems, biometrics, Business                    Informatics,                    Digital Technologies.
Adedoyin, A.	Lecturer I, B.Eng. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Greenwich); Ph.D. (Brighton)	Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Artificial   Intelligence,   fraud detection, data analysis and data mining.
*R. G. Jimoh	Professor, B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Kedah, Malaysia)	Information Security, Information System,                     Human                     Computer Interaction, Rsearch Methodology
*A. Tella	Professor, B.Ed.,  M.Ed.,  MLIS (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Gabrone, Bostwana)	Information Processing and Data Analysis
*A. Bajeh	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Perak, Malaysia)	Software Engineering, Metrics and Design Analysis, Maintenance and Evolution, Artificial Intelligence,  Fuzzy  Inference System

* Lecturers from other Departments

B. Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy programme in Information and Communication Science is designed to enable students acquire advanced theoretical and research knowledge and skills in selected subject domains of Information and Communication Science, in order to prepare them for academic and research careers in tertiary education institutions and research institutes and laboratories. Students are provided with a range of specialisations from which to focus their doctoral research.

C. Philosophy

The programme is to produce highly skilled human resources to initiate and collaborate with others in cutting edge research in different areas of specialization of Information and Communication Science.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to produce high-skilled manpower that would be able to analyse and proffer solutions to information systems, services and technology problems in society and organizations through innovative research and development.

Objectives:

1. produce highly competent and versatile researchers, consultants and teachers in Information and Communication Science; and
2. produce high calibre manpower possessing excellent intellectual minds imbued with the spirit of innovation and service to society who can compete successfully in the global space.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to possess the following:

1. ‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
2. Master of Science degree in Information and Communication Science or related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (on a 5.0 scale) or a minimum of 60% on a percentage scale; or M.Phil. degree in Information and Communication Science or related discipline.
3. Candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests and/or interviews.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-Time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
2. The Part-Time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 72 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

ICS 901 Research Methods 3 Credits

Nature of research and scientific research processes. Sources of research topics, research background, problem, objectives, questions, hypotheses, and variables, Literature review techniques; referencing and plagiarism, research designs, conceptual model and hypotheses, Instrument design and administration, data analysis and presentation techniques, ethical issues, research proposal writing and overview of the research protocol. 45h (T); C

ICS 902 Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 3 Credits

Symbolic logic, descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, Operations research techniques, Simulation methods and numerical analysis. Qualitative analytical methods; software tools for research. 30h (T);, 45h (P); C

ICS 903 Theories in Information and Communication Science 3 Credits

Comprehensive review of theories, models, frameworks and empirical research studies. 45h (T); C

ICS 904 Seminars 2 Credits

Candidate to present the progress of their thesis. Three seminar presentations by each candidate before the thesis can be approved for defence. 90h (P); C

ICS 999 Thesis 12 Credits

Under the supervision of assigned staff, each student is required to write and defend a thesis that must be original and contributes significantly to knowledge in the area of specialisation. The thesis is defended before an appropriately constituted examining committee. The compulsory courses must all have been passed before registration for examination of the thesis. 540h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

The degree shall be awarded on the basis of a thesis resulting from an original independent research and Open Oral Examination and a minimum of 23 Credits.

I. Summary Core Courses:

ICS 901 (3), ICS 902 (3), ICS 903 (3), ICS 904 (2), ICS 999 (12) Total = 23 Credits